Bailey had strict rules to relax and not do anything physically demanding for the next two months. She enjoyed spending time during the day with her new friend, Scooby, and slept inside a stall at night.
It was an easy lifestyle.
I spent time taking photos with Bailey during her re-cooperation in June 2017.
I decided to make the most of the free time to build a stronger relationship. Grooming became my favorite past time and I would take Bailey on walks around the property just as I had done when she first arrived. Some days I would take a book to the barn and read while Bailey munched on the grass around me, it was very peaceful.
Bailey and I enjoying each other’s company in June 2017.
She gradually began adding weight to her bony structure and her overall attitude became more lively. It was encouraging to see that the new strategy my trainer and I put in place was working.
Bailey would still need a few more weeks to re-cooperate the fat and muscle she had lost.
Patience is the key lesson I learned throughout these two months.
An Equestrian Confession. 